Stapler, Desktop; Freight Is Added To Orders Less Than $25

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - El Paso District issued a purchase order to WorkQuest, Inc., an office supply contractor based in Austin, Texas, for the procurement of office equipment. The specific deliverable consists of two Bazic brand desktop staplers (model OFA-3000) at a unit price of $7.64 each, for a total contract value of $15.28. The award was issued on March 26, 2026, under Term Contract 605-S1, with an expected delivery date of April 9, 2026. Delivery is scheduled to occur at the TxDOT El Paso District headquarters during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).

The contract represents a routine office supply transaction governed by the state's existing term contract framework with WorkQuest, Inc. The purchase order was processed by purchaser Nina Araujo and is designated for receipt by Cristina Ontiveros at the El Paso District location, with billing directed to TxDOT's Lubbock facility. As a state agency procurement, the transaction qualifies for sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), with freight charges to be prepaid and invoiced separately. The completion date is established as November 30, 2026, allowing for standard order fulfillment timelines and any ancillary administrative closure activities.